I have a dh... and he didn't get laid off, but they moved him to second shift so I'm on my own (with the ds5x2) from about 2:30 til 11:20 p.m.
I'm not in the country, but it's a lovely, safe, small town so I feel pretty safe. Plus, I grew up baling hay on a farm, and I've never, ever been remotely petite. So, I don't think much about it, and would probably open the door. For that matter, when dh worked days I would open the door to all kinds of contractors and other callers.
I might have a different attitude if I were more feminine and/or petite.... but I can't imagine why anyone would want to bother with me, and they'd have to be fairly strong to budge me. And if they threatened my kids, well, mama-bear-and-her-cub rules apply.
And if they're truly crazy/violent/dangerous, then having a dh here (and I've got a keeper!) wouldn't help that much, would it?
=)
Kk.